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You've got no car and need to stay local to help out? Then...

You are completely clueless about this whole volunteer thing? Then...

You want to talk to other teens to see what they're doing and how, or if you're looking for a quick way to help with Just 1 Click? Then...

You've got a soft spot for toothless smiles and sticky fingers-you know, little kids? Then...

You want to know what all the hoopla is over service learning? Then...

You're thinking about a career in public service? Then...

You think globally, but want to start locally? Then...

You're just plain C.O.O.L and already in college? Then...

You want to get your entire school involved in making change? Then...

You want to literally build a better world? Then...

You always want to do something to help people after natural disasters, like hurricanes or earthquakes? Then...

You're the outdoorsy type? Then...

You're thinking that you want to try a one-time service project this year? Then...

You're more of a computer whiz then a camping pro? Then...

You want to read about what kind of volunteer work our teen neighbors to the north (in Canada) are doing? Then...

You think there's no place like home and want to focus your volunteer efforts on your own community? Then...

You only have time to go to one place for information and resources on service and volunteering? Then...

You're looking for good advice on volunteering? Then...

You're a little crunchy (and we mean that in a good way) and want to learn more about America's natural resources? Then...

You want to recruit volunteers in your area? Then...

You know the problems in your neighborhood and are looking for real solutions? Then...

Find a volunteer center near you by searching the Points of Light Foundation database.

Go to: www.pointsoflight.org/volunteercenters/
volcenters_state.html

You need to look at Youth Service America-they basically give the ABC's of service for the rookie volunteer.

Go to: www.ysa.org

You need to log onto YouthNOISE, where you can hang out with thousands of teens from over 120 different countries.

Go to: www.youthNOISE.com

Become a mentor. Find out how at America's Promise, The Alliance for Youth.

Go to: www.americaspromise.org

Get behind the hype at the Corporation for National Service, the source for the who, what, how and why of service learning.

Go to: www.learnandserve.org

Consider Action Without Borders, a veritable career center. Find out about all kinds of volunteer opportunities, internships and jobs!

Go to: www.idealist.org

You are ready to get into it with 4-H. Be prepared to make a difference.

Go to: www.areyouintoit.com

The Campus Outreach Opportunity League is perfect for you. They help college students start, strengthen and expand their community service programs. The COOL Web site lists organizations that can help students to get involved in improving their communities and the environment.

Go to: www.COOL2SERVE.org

Do Something, a national nonprofit organization that encourages young people to help build their communities, is the right place for you. One Do Something event is the Kindness and Justice Challenge, a nationwide two-week "character education" and community service effort held in January.

Go to: www.dosomething.org

Grab a hammer and head to Habitat for Humanity. Check out their youth volunteer website.

Go to: www.habitat.org/default.html

Visit United Way's Help site, which connects you to youth who are helping others by providing advice and support for people in need.

Go to: www.unitedway.org

See Landmark Volunteers. It offers youth (14 years or older) the opportunity to spend two weeks volunteering at one of several important U.S. historical, cultural or environmental landmarks.

Go to: www.volunteers.com

Make A Difference Day is the right time. This site includes a database of volunteer opportunities for Make A Difference Day held in October.

Go to: www.usaweekend.com/diffday/

Log onto Power Up, a national organization that seeks to bridge the digital divide and bring the internet to kids in need.

Go to: www.powerup.org

Check out Pitch, an e-zine with articles written by youth volunteers.

Go to: www.pitchin.org

Catch the spirit with The Prudential Spirit of Community Initiative. It is a series of programs designed to help rekindle America's community spirit by encouraging young people to become actively involved in making their communities better places to live.

Go to: www.prudential.com/community/spirit/cmszz1000.html

Go to SERVEnet, where you can post and find volunteer and career opportunities, service news, events, best practices, and other resources.

Go to: www.servenet.org/

Go to Service Leader. They'll help you determine why you should do it, what kind of service is right for you, how to find a good match and when and where to get started.

Go to: www.serviceleader.org/advice/index.html

The YOUTH VOLUNTEERS program, managed through the Forest Service, is a good deal for you. You must be age 14-17-years old.

Go to: www.fs.fed.us/people/programs/volunteer.htm

Go to Volunteer Match. You can post opportunities at your organization and find out about thousands more.

Go to: www.volunteermatch.org

You have to go to Youth as Resources. YAR is for youth, ages 5-21 and has a far-reaching capacity to bring new energy and ingenuity to solving social problems and bringing real services to neighborhoods, towns, and cities.

Go to: www.yar.org